Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. The OT will assess patients requiring rehabilitation, develop treatment plans, and implement individualized care under physician direction.

The role includes setting achievable goals, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. OT supervision of assistants and collaboration with the care team are essential.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid OT license/registration for the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.
• Supervise OT Assistants and coordinate with other disciplines.

Skills

Patient care

OT licensure

Supervision of OTAs

Geriatric care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is looking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our ever-growing team.

Responsibilities Include:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Shift Needs: All positions are available.

An Equal Opportunity Employer